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Uganda's Oil Production Timeline: What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond

With the long-awaited Final Investment Decision behind us, Uganda's oil sector is entering a critical phase of infrastructure development.

Jane Atim · Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Oil & Gas Aug 11, 2021

Armour To Resume Work At Kanywataba Oil Area

DEI – Armour Energy Limited says it has written to Uganda’s Minister of Energy over its intention to resume oil exploration at the Kanywataba area, nearly two years after it suspended works there. The letter, which talks of recommencing a 2D seismic survey, comes almost a month before the Australian…

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Mining Jul 19, 2021

Mweheire Replaces Elly Karuhanga as UCMP Chairman

Seasoned banker, Patrick Mweheire, is the new chairman of the governing council of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP), replacing Dr Elly Karuhanga, who had served in the position since the Chamber’s inception in 2010. Mweheire, who is currently the East Africa regional CE…

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Mining Jul 18, 2021

Batebe replaces Kasande as Energy Ministry PS

Irene Pauline Batebe Okello is the new permanent secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) replacing Robert Kasande, who had served in that position for close to four years. Her appointment was announced in a statement released by President Yoweri Museveni’s office on July 1…

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Oil & Gas Jul 18, 2021

Bulk Fuel Trading Continues Despite UNOC Cash Shortfalls

Bulk fuel trading at the Jinja Storage Terminal (JST) is ongoing despite the cash shortfalls afflicting the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) – which is mandated to manage and operate it. Mr John Bosco Habumugisha, the general manager, National Pipeline Company, says that between March 2020 and Ju…

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Oil & Gas Jul 18, 2021

Nabbanja: UNOC will ensure it delivers value to Uganda

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) which represents Uganda’s commercial interests in the oil and gas sector will do whatever it takes to ensure Ugandans gain maximum value from their resource, says Proscovia Nabbanja, the chief executive officer. “The bottom line is that in whatever we do, we m…

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Oil & Gas Jul 18, 2021

What To Consider When Employing Rotators In Uganda’s Oil Industry

Uganda’s oil project estimated to cost up to $ 15 billion in building the requisite infrastructure for hydrocarbon production enters decisive stage as the oil companies begin to award tenders for the major construction works. It is expected that the successful bidders will shortly begin setting up o…

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Oil & Gas Jul 18, 2021

TotalEnergies Awards McDermott EPCC Tilenga Project Contract

A consortium of a subsidiary of McDermott International and Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation will provide engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services for the development of an onshore oil field that will generate up to 200,000 barrels per day (BPD) at …

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Oil & Gas Apr 25, 2021

Karuhanga Wants to See More Ugandans in Oil Industry

Ugandans have been advised to take advantage of the various training programs available on the market so as to prepare adequately to participate in the oil and gas sector. Speaking during a talk show on NBS TV, Elly Karuhanga, the chairman of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP), said th…

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Oil & Gas Apr 24, 2021

‘Stanbic Has Money To Lend To Oil Industry’

Stanbic Bank says it has financial packages specifically designed for businesses looking to participate in Uganda’s oil and gas industry. Patrick Mweheire, the regional managing director, Standard Bank Group, East Africa, also noted that the Ugandan subsidiary had been planning to serve the oil and …

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